News Desk DUBAI: Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday night following a comfortable win over Alejando Davidovich Fokina 6-2, 6-3. The victory saw the World No4 extend his winning streak to eight at the Dubai Tennis Stadium and took him one step closer to becoming the first male since …

Government of Dubai Media Office: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today opened the fifth edition of the Gov Games in Dubai Festival City. With 194 teams participating from around the world, the four-day sporting extravaganza marks its largest edition to date. Running until 3 …

Sport Desk DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League will be held from December 12 to December 22, 2024. The tournament, which was initially planned to be held in June 2023, was shifted to December, as SLC deemed the ‘December window’ as the most appropriate to conduct the league, as the timing will complement Sri Lanka’s Domestic and …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: The 31st edition of the annual ARAMEX Dubai to Muscat Sailing Race (Aramex D2M) featuring 20 teams kicked off at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) on Saturday with great excitement in the presence of dignitaries, participants, and other sailing enthusiasts. This year’s race stands out for its notable level of female involvement, exemplified by the participation …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates scores its fourth “Grand Slam” as the airline announces a multi-year partnership with one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world – The Championships, Wimbledon. As the Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon – Emirates will take the world of tennis to new heights with exciting activations on-ground. The Championships is set to …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: As attention turns to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships’ ATP 500 tournament from Sunday, the Official Draw for the emirate’s 32nd men’s event served up a host of intriguing matches as three of the world’s Top 10 players lead the chase for glory at Dubai Tennis Stadium. The 32-player field for the Dubai Duty Free …

DUBAI: Italian Jasmine Paolini battled back from a set and a break down in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to win 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, secure her first WTA 1000 title, and spoil qualifier Anna Kalinskaya’s fairytale week. Kalinskaya had already written her name in the history books, beating World No1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals on …

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the Global Partner and Official Airline of F1®, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, announced today the launch of its fan packages for the upcoming FIA Formula One World Championship™. The packages allow fans travelling from more than 40 countries to be up-close to high-octane action and enjoy unique experiences. From the beginning to end of their …

DOHA, Qatar: The conclusion of the prestigious HH The Amir Sword Festival marks another spectacular display of horsemanship and camaraderie within the equestrian community, reaffirming Qatar’s esteemed reputation as a host for world-class equine events. Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of the HH The Amir Sword Festival, extends its congratulations to the winning riders and their stallions who showcased …

Sport Desk DUBAI: The stars came out for the opening day of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships—and so did the stripes. Five Americans took to Centre Court on Sunday looking to book their place in the second round of the emirate’s WTA 1000 tournament in front of an expectant, multinational crowd. Representing more than half of an eight-strong United …